2019 MAISON JOSEPH DROUHIN BEAUNE-GREVES 1ER CRU 750ML

Site: a famous vineyard recognized as one of the best Premier Crus of Beaune Greves is at mid-slope at the northern end of the appellation. Joseph Drouhin owns a large parcel on a steep slope dominating the city of Beaune.
History & tradition: the name is derived from /u0022/ggraviers/u0022/g small pebbles or gravel found on the soil of the vineyard. The Romans had already recognized the potential of the hillside overlooking Beaune and planted vines there. Some of the vineyards were separated by small walls and paths which are still extant today.
Soil: small rocks mixed with brown earth.
Drouhin estate: 081 ha. (2 acres).
Average age of the vines: 24 years.